First of all, I’m a delight. ⁣ Second, what we were talking about? SQUIRREL!!! Did you know Arctic ground squirrels are the biggest and most northern-dwelling of all North American ground squirrels? True story. Known for stubby legs and four toes, Arctic ground squirrels undergo drastic seasonal changes in body mass. Same. Because they are active only during the short subarctic summer, arctic ground squirrels must be efficient foragers. As summer progresses, they put on a tremendous amount of fat stores for the winter and often double their body weight by the time they enter hibernation in fall.⁣ Delightful. ⁣ lmage: A ground squirrel at Denali National Park and Preserve on its hind legs, barking, while another squirrel looks around wondering what all the fuss is about. NPS/ Hannawacker ⁣ #groundsquirrel #squirrel #denali #nature #alaska